Generally, office creates more greenhouse gases as compared to homes and even factories. For example, a photocopier that is left on continuously for 7 years over its two-million copies life would consumes substential amount of electricity, papers and toners. It also requires air-conditioning to cool down the operating heat. The greenhouse gas emissions could easily exceed 100 tonnes of carbon dioxide which is more than the total greenhouse gas emissions of an average home over the same 7-year period.
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In urban areas, the sustainable designs of what is sometimes called the “new urbanism” are becoming popular. They take advantage of making high-density living enjoyable and efficient.
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One of the most exciting developments among architects in recent years is a new respect for creating a sustainable inner city core. New Urbanism is a movement that strives to create walkable, neighborhood-based development as an alternative to suburban sprawl. Unlike in decades past, new urbanism is not about packing in as many people as possible or even creating the low-rent high-rises.
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Everyone wants a healthier and greener planet. Can we help make a difference? If we’re like most people, we want to make a positive change in the world but don’t quite know how. It doesn’t take watching the news everyday or watching political documentaries like the one by Al Gore to realize that something needs to be done about the state of our planet.
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